Integrated kitchen appliances: the pros and cons

The average kitchen can last 20 years before it is replaced. That’s a long time to love something or to live with something that isn’t quite right! So, if you are considering a new kitchen, it’s worth thinking long and hard about what style you prefer, what appliances you need, and how they should be fitted.

There are many things homeowners need to consider in order to future-proof their kitchen and avoid doing something that will date quickly. One of the biggest choices is whether or not to include integrated appliances. So, what are the pros and cons of doing so?

Pros

A sleek, uniform finish

Integrated appliances sit flush into your kitchen cupboards and can easily be concealed if necessary. An integrated fridge freezer or washing machine such as those available at https://www.wellingtonshomeelectrical.co.uk/refrigeration/fridge-freezers/integrated-built-in.html can look just like a normal cupboard. This gives the impression of more space in the kitchen and avoids the need to choose an appliance based on aesthetics rather than whether or not it meets your needs.

Ovens and microwaves can fit perfectly into your kitchen design, again saving space. There is no doubt that if a modern sleek finish is what you are after for your kitchen design, integrated appliances are a must.

Cons

You can’t take them with you.

As you can’t easily move them once they are built in, integrated appliances should preferably be used in kitchens where you would sell the appliances with the property as part of the kitchen, or in rented properties.

Expense

Fitting Integrated appliances into the kitchen can cost a little more, as that lovely smooth finish that integrated appliances possess needs skill and time to fit.